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Abbie of Green Gables: My summer trip to PEI
With the last string of rainy days I’ve found myself daydreaming of my past summer trips, more specifically my time in Prince Edward Island, which had all the ingredients a good vacation consists of: childhood nostalgia, insanely delicious ice cream, the beach and moonshine. Any girl who had a worthwhile childhood knows of Anne of Green Gables.  You read the books or watched the movies and immediately related to Lucy Maud Montgomery’s precocious red headed main character, Anne Shirley.  It was because of those movies that my sister and I became obsessed with Anne and the stories following the characters of Green Gables. The books are set in Prince Edward Island,…
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Snapshot Sunday: Cartagena, Colombia
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The time I ACTUALLY stopped talking: My First Silent Retreat
Duck Tape. Â That’s what we thought may be the only thing to keep this mouth of mine shut for our silent retreat, but luckily I didn’t need to walk around for days with it on and I ended up learning to be quiet on my own. I had thought about going to a silent retreat when a friend went in Thailand and when she said it was an “interesting and challenging experience” I knew I wanted to see if I could test myself and really try to go outside of my comfort zone by being in complete silence for several days. Â Thinking more about it I realized that even…
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Snapshot Sunday: Glasgow Botanic Gardens, Scotland
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Snapshot Sunday: Siena, Italy
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The Jewel of Kedah: Langkawi Island Hopping
I’ve got 99 islets…Â Nestled in the Andaman Sea not far from the Thai border, the island of Langkawi is a Malaysian paradise. The area has so much to offer, from UNESCO world geopark sites, sailing, and duty free shopping. From mangrove forests to scenic views and unique wildlife, Langkawi island hopping is the best way to experience everything the region has to offer. One of the more serene beaches is Baras Basah which you can get to by boat. A white sand beach with beautiful clear water, with a dense forest in the background it is a great spot to relax in the afternoon. There isn’t much on the…
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Snapshot Sunday: 100 Steps in Borneo
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82 Hostel: A Bogota Review
Bogota, Colombia Colombia’s sprawling capital, Bogota, is one of the largest cities in South America.  It’s comprised of individual neighborhoods, which are zones, or cultural pockets amidst the large urban city full of museums, galleries, theaters and libraries.  We opted to stay in Zona Rosa, or the T Zone, where there is plenty of shopping, nightlife and delicious restaurants and 82 Hostel is right in the middle of all the action. 82 Hostel: Home away from home in Bogota We had the fortune of coming across 82 Hostel in our research, a quiet, clean hostel in a great neighborhood. They had everything we were looking for while we spent our first…
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A Sunday in Bogota, Colombia
Sunday in Bogota The capital city, Bogota is a great place to begin your Colombian adventure.  An urban sprawl filled with smaller neighborhoods, each area are different “zones” so the city truly offers something for everyone, from booming nightlife, amazing art galleries, outdoor activities and gastronomic treats.  During the week large cities seem to exude the hum-drum feel of a standard work day, so I think the best time to get a feel for the personality of a place is over a weekend, especially when you can experience the vibe of a town on a weekend and our Sunday in Bogota was no exception. Gold Rush There are over 50…
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The Cliffs of Moher Tour: A day trip from Limerick
Visiting the Cliffs of Moher Possibly the most iconic location in Ireland, the Cliffs of Moher are a can’t miss stop on a tour of Ireland. Cliffs of Moher Tour There are several ways to explore the Cliffs of Moher. Guided Tour or Self Guided Trip A guided tour is one option for visiting the Cliffs of Moher. There are some pros and cons to a group day trip verses a self guided tour.
